DLA Douala International Airport
Douala International Airport (DLA) serves Douala, about 5 km south of Douala. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Douala International Airport — facts & history
We pulled Douala International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.1M passengers in 2018.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Douala International Airport to Douala
The airport is about 5 km south of Douala, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.
Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~15 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~15 min | metered | |
| Private transfer | ~15 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~15 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Douala International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Douala ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from Douala International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 21 destinations, operated by 21 airlines. The busiest routes:
- יאונדה NSI · 6 airlines
- בריסל BRU · 5 airlines
- מלבו SSG · 5 airlines
- קינשאסה FIH · 4 airlines
- ליברוויל LBV · 4 airlines
- קוטונוא COO · 4 airlines
- קינשאסה BZV · 4 airlines
- אדיס אבבה ADD · 2 airlines
- איבאדן LOS · 2 airlines
- נדג'מנה NDJ · 2 airlines
- פריז CDG · 2 airlines
- בנגי BGF · 2 airlines
- גארואה GOU
- ניירובי NBO
Airlines here: Air Corridor · Ethiopian Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Lufthansa · United Airlines · Royal Air Maroc · Brussels Airlines · Rwandair Express · Air Canada · Air France
Left luggage & lost and found at Douala International Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Douala International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Douala shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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About this page
Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes